POW+&++WWW

Do you want to learn how to write a great story? Are you just beginning to write longer stories, essays, or papers? You can use the strategy POW+WWW in all of your classes, whenever you need to write.

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P = Pick my Idea O = Organize my Notes W = Write and Say More

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Once you have finished, you can check your answers by watching this pretend teacher and student.

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media type="custom" key="9973955" media type="custom" key="9974057"  The Sly Fox

 Once upon a time a sly fox lived in a den in the forest. Every day the fox looked for food. He often wished for something different to eat. He thought of the rats and bugs he usually ate. Somewhere in the forest there had to be something more interesting to eat.  Suddenly the fox saw a robin up in a tree eating just what he wanted- a piece of cheese. The fox began to climb the tree. Just as he was getting close, the bird flew to another tree. The fox’s mouth was watering as he stared up at the cheese. “That bird will fly away again if I try climbing that tree!” he thought.

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 Then the fox decided to try to trick the robin into giving up the cheese. “Mrs. Robin,” says the fox, “I have heard that your voice is the best in the forest. I would love to hear one of your songs for myself.” The proud robin lifted her head to sing, but when she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground. The fox laughed as he looked up at the bird. He was glad it had been so easy to fool the robin.  So the fox ate the cheese, while the robin went hungry. Then the fox went on his way looking for dessert. He was proud of himself for being smarter than the robin.

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Bonus: Use POW+WWW, What=2, How=2 in at least one other class today or tomorrow!



References: Harris, K., Graham, S., Mason, L., & Friedlander, B. (2010). //Powerful Writing Strategies for all Students// (2nd printing). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. www.voki.com www.xtranormal.com